Natrol Melatonin 1 mg Time Release, Dietary Supplement to Minimize Wake Ups, Nighttime Sleep Aid, 90 Tablets, Up to a 90 Day Supply

I'm 40, but have been dealing with sleep problems since I was about 14. I have a sleep disorder that means I struggle...a lot...with sleep. I've done multiple sleep studies, tried numerous RX sleep aids, OTC sleep aids, OTC antihistamines, RX antihistamines, muscle relaxants, beta blockers, alcohol, CBD, using RX stimulants in the morning...working with multiple therapists...walking my clock forward, walking my clock backward, strictly maintaining my sleep schedule, using sleep deprivation to try and reset my circadian rhythms (under the guidance of a sleep doctor), using bright light therapy, restricting blue light sources after 5pm, restricting ALL light sources after 5pm, using exercise and using meditation over the last 20+ years in various combinations to try and correct this problem. Compounding the situation is the fact that I sleep walk and sleep talk somewhat frequently. Sleeping is the bane of my existence. If someone told me they could wave a magic wand and give me 10 million dollars or fix my sleep issues, I would chose sleep over money.I've tried using melatonin in the past, but the sleep doctors at the time had me taking a larger dose (about 10mg) 60-90min before lights out. They have also had me try using time release melatonin - all to no avail. In fact the larger the dose of melatonin the WORSE my sleep usually got.Back in January 2023 I started seeing a new sleep specialist. He put me on a different combination of RXs, but on top of that, he asked me to use a very SMALL dose of melatonin (0.5 to 1.0mg) roughly 5 hours before bed. Over time, we've been walking back the time I take the melatonin by 15min every 1-2 weeks. For the first time EVER, I've gone 4.5 months with just 1 sleep walking episode, no car accidents, no oversleeping...just NORMAL sleep!!! Some of this is because of his guidance, but a LOT of it is due to this product. Everything else that I'm taking (the RX sleep meds) are things I've taken with very limited success in the past.Taste wise, this is a pretty delicious chewable strawberry flavored tablet. It's a little more tart than sweet. The consistency is reasonable and fairly soft. The taste is good enough that a number of times I've been tempted to have more than one - just because they ARE that tasty and enjoyable!So you combine a product that is VERY affordable, tastes really good, has a tolerable consistency AND WORKS WELL - there literally is no downside to this melatonin supplement. My advice is just to stick to the small dose size, take it 5-6 hours before you want to be asleep and give it a few weeks of consistent use to see if it works for you, too.

Growing up a bit switching away from gummies. Nice option for littles starting at the smaller doses. Quickly dissolves and tastes good to the little one. Quick and easy, no fuss. Effective and gets her off to sleep.

These taste good, dissolve quickly, and work well. I keep a bottle in my nightstand and take one if I have trouble falling asleep.

After struggling to get my 6 year old daughter to sleep and also stay asleep, her pediatrician recommended we try melatonin. These 1mg Melatonin Dissolvable Tablets have become my bedtime saviors. The convenience of a dissolvable form is a game-changer, especially for those extra restless nights. The low dosage of 1mg is perfect for achieving a subtle, natural sleep aid without any grogginess the next day. I use them myself as well! The rapid dissolving formula makes it easy for her to take, without water. And she loves the taste! These tablets consistently help her (and me) achieve a restful night's sleep, and the compact packaging makes them a must-have in my nightly routine. Highly recommend for a gentle and effective sleep aid!

I'm an autistic adult that is sensitive to medication, who needs low-dose melatonin to sleep properly at night. I previously reviewed Natrol's gummies for children, and found the Natrol Kids Sleep+Calm (0.5 mg) works well and tastes good in strawberry, and the Natrol Kids Sleep gummy (1mg) works well and tastes only okay in berry. I decided to try these 1mg tablets since they're a far better bang for your buck.Unfortunately those sensitivities cropped up in the 1mg tablet formulation, unlike with the gummies. Perhaps something to do with how quickly the melatonin enters/lingers in your system? I could feel my body and especially my shoulders ache for some reason, and the next day I stayed extremely tired. I slept well, but too well, I didn't want to go in to work the next day, and it wasn't a comfortable sleep. But note that my reaction is very exaggerated and only found in someone with sensitivities, such as with autism, so I wouldn't expect this to happen to most people including young children. I would personally recommend if your child is neurodivergent to give them the Natrol gummies.That said, this tablet is easy to swallow with water and tastes sweet.I want to note the listing currently advertises "Strengthen Immune System" in the title, but on the bottle it says "Consult your healthcare professional before using if you have an autoimmune disorder." The bottle makes it seem as if autoimmune disorders disqualify you from being able to take melatonin safely; a quick google will show similar sentiment, but this is misleading. Melatonin has both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory properties, but it heavily weighs in anti-inflammatory's favor, and is recommended for many patients with inflammation. It is thought to assist in protection against pathogens and can reduce dysfunctional inflammation in overactive immune systems as seen in autoimmune dysregulation.